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World Aquatic Babies Congress 2007
World Aquatic Babies Congress 2007
Water Safety New Zealand is extremely pleased to announce that registrations for the World Aquatic Babies Congress 2007 are now open!
Hosted by Water Safety New Zealand
Saturday 6 October – Monday 8 October 2007
Wellington, New Zealand
This will be the first time that New Zealand has hosted this event, which is set to be the most important gathering of infant aquatics professionals for the year.
Over 27 International Speakers will combine to ensure that the three days of lectures, workshops and panel discussions will provide you with one of the greatest professional development opportunities for swim teachers ever.
An action packed programme, experienced speakers and innovative/new topics will be complimented by an array of networking opportunities to ensure even the most experienced teacher/programmer or academic is challenged and inspired.
Keynote presentations include:
"The Baby Signs(R) Program: A Communication Revolution Helping Babies 'Talk' Before They Can Talk" Dr Linda Acredolo (USA)
"Early Infant Reflexes, Their Purpose and How They Affect Early Water Experiences" Gill Connell (NZ)
"Baby Breathing Control and Underwater Orientation - Age, Time of Practice and Program" Carlos Santos (Portugal)
Other presentations include:
"A Historical Perspective and Innovations to Teaching Aquatics to Babies Downunder" Kirk Marks (AUS)
"Strategies with Kids, Information for Parents (SKIP)" Sarah Scott (NZ)
"Water Parenting in the 21st Century: Looping the Loop of Cultural Evolution" Dr Francoise Freedman (UK)
"Birth Experience and Infant Aquatics" Kelly Rae (AUS)
"Reading Baby" Julie Zancanaro (AUS)
For the first time, there will be a selection of
optional courses from around the world offered in the days
preceding the main conference to allow delegates to sample
the teacher education offered in other countries.
The
attached Registration Brochure provides more in depth
information, including a detailed schedule and descriptions
of all presentations. Review this brochure and use it as a
guide when registering for the event.
See: WABC 2007 Registration Brochure
Early Bird registrations close 10 August 2007.
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